Industrial Revolution Social Impact Quiz

Why did the population of Manchester quadruple between 1750 and by 1801?

• Manchester was the entertainment capital of England

• Manchester was essential to the textile Industry

• Manchester was a central shipping hub

• Manchester was a large producer of Coal and factory labor.

What is the proletariat?

• The working class
• The ruling class
• The middle class
• The aristocracy

What was the living condition of the poor in the Industrial Revolution?

• Large homes with ample sanitation

• Overcrowded, unsafe apartments with no running water

• Small, but modern apartments to accommodate the growing population

• They lived in the country and commuted to work in the cities

Who founded the Methodist church and connected with working class individuals during the Industrial Revolution?

• John Wesley

• James Arkwright

• Abraham Darby III

• Eli Whitney

What was the working condition like in the factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Part-time work and minimal pay

• Working sun up to sun down, like farm life

• Long hours and unsafe conditions

• Surprisingly like the modern work schedule

What was the majority of factory workers during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution?

• Women

• Elderly people

• Children

• Men

What were the working conditions like in the mines during the Industrial Revolution?

• Safe and regulated

• Worse than the factories with hazards like explosions and collapsing tunnels

• Comfortable and well-maintained

• Part-time with reasonable hours

At what age might children start their working careers in mines or factories during the early Industrial Revolution?

• 10

• 12

• 5

• 8

When were the first child labor laws, known as Factory Acts, passed?

• Early 1800s

• Early 1900s

• Late 1800s

• Mid 1800s

What did the Industrial Revolution bring for individuals eventually?

• Unemployment and poverty

• No change in living conditions

• Higher wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable hours

• Low wages and unsafe working conditions